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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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